federal mandate
National legal obligation
A federal mandate is a requirement imposed by the national government on states, localities, or other entities.
The term often carries political freight, implying unwelcome interference from Washington: The governor complained about unfunded federal mandates.
Mandates may come through legislation, executive order, or regulatory agencies, compelling action or setting standards that lower levels of government must follow.
- governmentAuthority over a state
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- lawBinding principle or regulation
- requirementMandatory condition to fulfill
- complianceAdhering to requirements
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- Federal Lawbankruptcy code, criminal code, tax code, antitrust law, bankruptcy law
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Regional government mandate
local ordinance · state mandate · state regulation · tribal law · city ordinance
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